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P&G former group president Melanie Healey elected to Target Corporation’s Board of Directors

MINNEAPOLIS, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today its board of directors elected Melanie Healey, former group president, North America, of The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G, NYSE: PG), as a new director, effective immediately. Ms. Healey, 54, spent more than 25 years at P&G. During her tenure, she worked in…

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Morrisons Campylobacter results for the whole of 2015 below the 7% FSA target

Bradford, England, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Since 2013 we have been working hard to reduce Campylobacter levels in fresh chicken. We have introduced a Campylobacter reduction plan which, following independent tests has shown significant improvements year on year. Our results for the whole of 2015 are below the 7% FSA target. We understand that campylobacter…

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7‑Eleven to recruit 100 veterans and provide $2 million in discounts for Military Veterans Franchise Program by end of 2016

DALLAS, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — 7‑Eleven, Inc.,ranked among top military and veteran-friendly companies, wants to provide more franchise opportunities to qualified men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces The retailer has set a goal of recruiting 100 veterans and providing $2 million in discounts by the end of 2016. Launched in the…

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LVMH implements EUR 5 million internal carbon fund

PARIS, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time in its history LVMH announces the implementation of an internal carbon fund which is already estimated at over 5 million euros. The fund will be financed by contributions from each Maison, calculated using the greenhouse gas emissions generated by their activities, specifically in terms…

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Digital Insight and CUneXus Solutions partner to resell CUneXus’ cplXpress product to Digital Insight financial institution customers

cplXpress to help Digital Insight increase engagement and maximize profitability of existing customer relationships DULUTH, Ga., 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Digital Insight, an NCR company and leader in digital banking solutions and CUneXus Solutions, a financial services software development firm focused on data-driven consumer lending strategies, have partnered together to resell CUneXus’ cplXpress product to Digital…

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New Look Retail Group H1 FY16: Revenue up 5.9% to £756.0m

NEW LOOK RETAIL GROUP LIMITED (“New Look”) First Half Results for the 26 weeks ended 26 September 2015 LONDON, 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strong First Half performance with significant progress made against strategic initiatives Financial Highlights* Revenue +5.9% to £756.0m (H1 FY15: £713.6m) New Look Brand like-for-like sales +4.9% UK like-for-like sales +4.7% Own website sales +37.9%…

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Kmart launches The Giving Hat™ to raise funds in the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases

Retailer collaborates with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® for inspirational and fashionable addition to the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® fundraising campaign this holiday season HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. , 2015-11-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — In collaboration with St. Jude, Kmart has introduced The Giving Hat™ – a new way to draw attention, heighten awareness and raise…

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Zalando to reach close to EUR 3 billion in revenue for the full 2015 and will have around 10,000 employees by year-end

Third quarter revenue up 42.2 per cent to EUR 713.1 million Nine month revenue up 34.9 per cent to EUR 2.1 billion, almost reaching full-year 2014 revenue level; on track towards 33-35 per cent revenue growth in 2015 Profitable with nine-month adjusted EBIT at EUR 35.7 million or 1.7 per cent margin; margin impacted by…

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Uta Werner joins the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry Signet Jewelers as Chief Strategy Officer

AKRON, Ohio, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Signet Jewelers (“Signet”) (NYSE and LSE: SIG), the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, announced thatUta Werner has joined the Company as Signet Chief Strategy Officer. As Chief Strategy Officer, Werner will be responsible for strategy development and execution and will be focused on the identification of growth opportunities, strategic…

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Colruyt Group expands mobile payment solutions

Halle, Belgium, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — After having launched mobile payments via the SEQR application in all physical brand stores and online stores, the Colruyt Group is extending this option to applications offered by KBC/CBC and Bancontact/Mister Cash. This alternative is rolled out from today and will be available in 400 Colruyt, OKay,…

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Coop ergänzt das Angebot von mondovino.ch mit zwei informativen Kurzfilmserien

Coop baut Weinclub mondovino.ch aus BASEL, SWITZERLAND, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Coop ergänzt das Angebot von mondovino.ch mit zwei informativen Kurzfilmserien. Die Serie «Das Weinjahr» erklärt die wichtigsten Arbeitsschritte im Rebberg und Weinkeller. In der Filmreihe «Die Weinregionen» stellen ausgewählte Winzer aus der Schweiz und aus Europa ihre Weinregion näher vor. Die ersten Kurzfilme können…

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LuLu Group donated AED 100,000 to Dubai Cares for proper children education

DUBAI, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — LuLu Group donated AED 100,000 to Dubai Cares, a philanthropic organization working towards ensuring proper education to children. The donation was made as part of the 'Sharing is Caring' initiative launched by Dubai Cares. The cheque from LuLu Group was handed over to Mr. Abdulla Al Shehhi - Senior…

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Migros Umweltpreis: Ökologische Heizung ausgezeichnet

Zürich, Switzerland, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Die Migros fördert neu innovative Abschlussarbeiten von Studierenden im Bereich Umwelt- und Klimaschutz. Zwei Studierende der ETH und der ZHdK (Zürcher Hochschule der Künste) haben die Fachjury mit der Entwicklung einer ökologischen Heizung besonders beeindruckt. Sie wurden dafür mit dem 1. Platz ausgezeichnet und erhalten 10‘000 Franken Preisgeld. Im Frühjahr…

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Starbucks Canada commits 10 percent of all store new hires to Opportunity Youth

Starbucks Canada commits 10 percent of all store new hires to Opportunity Youth and will further create 600 work placements for Non-Job-Ready Youth over the next three years TORONTO, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Starbucks Canada announced today, that in partnership with various levels of government and local social agencies, it is taking action to tackle the…

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Hand-printed art locally relevant for each military branch incorporated into the design of each Military Family Store

SEATTLE, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — A small carving tool skimmed a flat, rubber surface containing a hand-drawn image of combat boots. Artist Jennifer Ament gently guided the chisel, creating grooves as she outlined her design. Next, she rolled black ink over the pattern and placed a cream-colored paper over the design. Applying pressure to the…

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Carrefour: Increased visibility for 12 SMEs for their commitment to innovation and CSR

Massy, France, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Carrefour presents awards to 12 SMEs for their commitment to innovation and CSR On 3 November 2015, Carrefour staged the second edition of the SME Awards, an event designed to reward 12 companies for which innovation, sustainable development and curbing climate change are all central to their growth strategy.…

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Carrefour Poland named the most innovative company in the food market at Poland’s largest retail event

POLAND, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the eighth edition of the Food Market and Retail Forum – Poland's largest retail event – the Polish food market’s most prestigious prizes were awarded to companies operating in the sector. Carrefour Poland was recognised for its retail network – the most innovative in Poland in 2015. Among…

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Honey maker won Carrefour “Major climate challenge for suppliers” competition in Poland

POLAND, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sadecki Bartnik, a company that makes honey for distribution under Carrefour’s own brand, has won the "Major climate challenge for suppliers" competition in Poland for its "Let's help the bees – the bees will help us" project. The panel awarded the major prize to the "Let's help the bees…

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Amazon Prime Now to deliver from local restaurants in Los Angeles

Prime Now customers in Los Angeles can now enjoy delivery from local restaurants, including Umami Burger, Baby Blues BBQ, Wokcano, Hurry Curry of Tokyo, Feast from the East, John O’Groats Restaurant, and many more Free delivery for a limited time on all restaurant orders SEATTLE, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced…

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Amazon Echo will be available in more than 3,000 stores across US in time for the holiday shopping season

In time for the holiday shopping season, customers will be able to find Amazon Echo at their favorite stores, including The Home Depot,Staples, Sears, Brookstone, RadioShack, Fred Meyer, P.C. Richard & Son, and more Echo is designed around your voice and it’s always ready, connected, and fast—just ask for music, information, news, weather, and more…

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Macy’s, Inc. Q3: Spending by domestic customers remained tepid, especially in key apparel and accessory categories

Company updates guidance, outlines strategy on real estate CINCINNATI, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today reported earnings per share of 36 cents in the third quarter of 2015, ended Oct. 31, 2015. Excluding asset impairment charges of $111 million, or 20 cents per share, primarily related to the previously-announced plans to close 35…

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Frank Blake elected to Macy’s, Inc. Board of Directors

CINCINNATI, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Frank Blake, recently former chairman and chief executive officer of The Home Depot, has been elected to the Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) Board of Directors. Blake’s election increases the size of the board to 14 members. Blake, 66, was named Home Depot’s chairman and chief executive officer in 2007 and served in…

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Kesko in CDP’s Climate A List for the first time

Kesko rose to CDP's Climate A List for the first time scoring the maximum 100 points. The globally established list consists of 113 selected leading companies considered to be operating in an exemplary manner in the mitigation of climate change. The K-Group's systematic climate work is based on the long-term commitments and energy efficiency objectives…

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Unibail-Rodamco SE to simplify the group’s organization with merger by absorption of Rodamco Europe B.V.

Paris, Amsterdam, 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — In order to simplify the group's organization, Unibail-Rodamco SE plans to proceed with a merger by absorption of Rodamco Europe B.V. (a Dutch company wholly-owned by Unibail-Rodamco SE) no later than December 31, 2015, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions precedent. As Unibail-Rodamco SE holds, via its…

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US Foods recognized zpizza as the first Ultimate Food Fanatic Award winner for its innovative Nice zSlice anti-bullying program

A Public Vote Decides Top Winner of First Food Fanatics Awards Program; Recipient Announced at The Culinary Institute of America’s reThink Food Conference Rosemont, Ill., 2015-11-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Proving a kid’s favorite food can make the school playground a kinder, gentler place, US Foods recognized zpizza as the first Ultimate Food Fanatic Award winner…

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